5th Nunavut Legislature
Legislative assembly of Nunavut (2017–2021)
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The 5th Nunavut Legislature began after the 2017 general election on October 30. The election returned 22 non-partisan members. In March 2019 the riding of Tununiq was vacated by the death of Joe Enook.[1]
PremierPaul Quassa
November 21, 2017 - June 14, 2018
November 21, 2017 - June 14, 2018
Members22 seats
MonarchElizabeth II
February 6, 1952 – September 8, 2022
February 6, 1952 – September 8, 2022
CommissionerNellie Kusugak
May 12, 2015 - June 22, 2020
May 12, 2015 - June 22, 2020
| 5th Nunavut Legislature | |||
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| Consensus parliament | |||
| Nov. 17, 2017 – Oct. 25, 2021 | |||
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| Parliament leaders | |||
| Premier | Paul Quassa November 21, 2017 - June 14, 2018 | ||
| Joe Savikataaq June 14, 2018 - November 19, 2021 | |||
| Members | 22 seats | ||
| Sovereign | |||
| Monarch | Elizabeth II February 6, 1952 – September 8, 2022 | ||
| Commissioner | Nellie Kusugak May 12, 2015 - June 22, 2020 | ||
| Rebekah Uqi Williams (acting) June 22, 2020 - January 14, 2021 | |||
| Eva Aariak January 14, 2021 - present | |||
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Change of premier
After the election, the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut met on November 17, 2017, to select Paul Quassa as the premier of Nunavut. Incumbent premier Peter Taptuna did not seek re-election.
Members
| Riding | Member | First elected / previously elected | No. of terms | Notes[2] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggu | Paul Quassa | 2013 | 2nd term | Speaker, former premier | |
| Aivilik | Patterk Netser | 2003,[a] 2017 | 3rd term* | In cabinet but stripped of portfolios[3][4] | |
| Amittuq | Joelie Kaernerk | 2017 | 1st term | ||
| Arviat North-Whale Cove | John Main | 2017 | 1st term | ||
| Arviat South | Joe Savikataaq | 2013 | 2nd term | Premier | |
| Baker Lake | Simeon Mikkungwak (resigned February 25, 2020) | 2013 | 2nd term | ||
| Craig Simailak (elected August 24, 2020) | 2020 | 1st term | |||
| Cambridge Bay | Jeannie Ehaloak | 2017 | 1st term | Cabinet | |
| Gjoa Haven | Tony Akoak | 2013 | 2nd term | ||
| Hudson Bay | Allan Rumbolt | 2008 | 3rd term | ||
| Iqaluit-Manirajak | Adam Lightstone | 2017 | 1st term | ||
| Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu | Pat Angnakak | 2013 | 2nd term | ||
| Iqaluit-Sinaa | Elisapee Sheutiapik | 2017 | 1st term | Cabinet | |
| Iqaluit-Tasiluk | George Hickes | 2013 | 2nd term | Cabinet | |
| Kugluktuk | Mila Adjukak Kamingoak (resigned April 3, 2020) | 2017 | 1st term | ||
| Calvin Pedersen (elected August 24, 2020) | 2020 | 1st term | |||
| Netsilik | Emiliano Qirngnuq | 2016 | 2nd term | ||
| Pangnirtung | Margaret Nakashuk | 2017 | 1st term | ||
| Quttiktuq | David Akeeagok | 2017 | 1st term | Cabinet | |
| Rankin Inlet North-Chesterfield Inlet | Cathy Towtongie | 2017 | 1st term | ||
| Rankin Inlet South | Lorne Kusugak | 2008,[b] 2017 | 2nd term* | Cabinet | |
| South Baffin | David Joanasie | 2013 | 2nd term | Cabinet | |
| Tununiq | Joe Enook (died in office March 29, 2019) | 2011 | 3rd term | Enook was speaker at the time of his death[1] | |
| David Qamaniq (from September 16, 2019) | 2019 | 1st term | |||
| Uqqummiut | Pauloosie Keyootak | 2015 | 2nd term |